Columbia College

Sonora, California

Public Associate Programs

$1,547

In-State Tuition

30.4%

Graduation Rate

$39,035

Median Earnings

1,917

Enrollment

Columbia College is a public institution in Sonora, California with 1,917 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $1,547 compared with a California nursing-school average of $10,571. The school reports a graduation rate of 30.4%, median earnings of $39,035, and median federal debt of N/A.

Tuition vs State

$1,547

-$9,024

$1,547 is lower than the state average of $10,571.

Graduation vs State

30.4%

-24.6%

30.4% is lower than the state average of 55.0%.

Earnings vs State

$39,035

-$4,395

$39,035 is lower than the state average of $43,430.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 43% Graduation rank: Top 90% Value rank: Not enough peer data

About Columbia College

Location	Sonora, California
Institution Type	Public
Highest Degree	associate
Website	www.gocolumbia.edu
In-State Tuition	$1,547
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,870
Total Enrollment	1,917
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	30.4%
Retention Rate	83.9%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$39,035
Median Debt at Graduation	N/A
Pell Grant Recipients	22.0%
Students Receiving Loans	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$6,188

Median Debt

N/A

Monthly Payment

N/A

Earnings / Debt

N/A

Affordability Context

22.0% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 0.0% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. Repayment risk is best read together with median earnings, debt, and monthly payment data.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Columbia College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $6,188, while the reported median debt is N/A. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.